North Korea is covertly infiltrating the cryptocurrency industry to fund its military programs, disguising its citizens as IT workers and using deceptive tactics. The country has been exploiting vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency systems and is now targeting decentralized exchanges (DEX) to divert millions of dollars into state-run organizations. North Korean-affiliated workers have been hired by crypto companies, including major blockchain networks, and the funds have been traced back to sanctioned entities linked to North Korea. The FBI warns that North Korean hackers are targeting crypto firms and utilizing social engineering attacks to steal assets. Authorities are increasing scrutiny on DEX involved in suspicious activities and unknowingly hiring North Korean workers may lead to severe penalties for crypto firms. This highlights the vulnerability of the decentralized crypto industry and the potential threat it poses to global security.



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